Does Anyone Know How to Get the Smell of Cat Urine Out of Carpet?

I worked in the pet industry for about five years before I married. Nature's Miracle was the go-to product at the time and worked well. I recommend using a black light to really enable yourself to "see" the problem area prior to treating to make sure you don't miss any. Hope this helps!

I believe only males can spray..
try baking soda, it will absorb the wetness and the smell.

Pet smart carries a product called simple solutions. It seems to work really well. Give it a try. You really need to make sure that you saturate the area down to the carpet pad. Good luck.

A little bit about me:
I am a stay at home mom. I have a 9 year old daughter and a daughter that will be 4 on Feb 17. We live in West Sacramento.

M.

Hi S.!

There's a fabulous product on the market called "Natures Miracle". Pretty inexpensive, around $8-$12 depending on the size of the bottle. Both are pretty large. They have a specific cat formula. It's an enzyme base & breaks it down really well. You can find it at Western Feed or any feed store. I dont know if Petsmart carry's it.

Good luck!
Christie

Try Simple Solution cat spray and urine odor remover. You can find it at any pet store...You pour it on the spot and as it dries it breaks down the enzymes in the urine to eliminate it. It may take up to two weeks for the smell to be completely gone, but be patient, because it does work. Also, to pinpoint the exact spot, use a black light...Good luck! I know how frustrating this can be!!

hi we have 2 dogs and 1 cat and have had our fair share of accidents, and on purposes with our animals, the best thing that works for us is a product called Nature's Miracle, you can find it at any pet store- the product is enzymes and really works and is safe for carpets and babies. if it is a really stubborn stain try rubbing alcohol in conjunction with the Nature's miracle. Go buy it right away, because the sooner you use it the better it works, good luck

I just went through the same thing...try 1/2 warm water and 1/2 white vinegar aand pour it on the spot...it works!!!

Good luck!

Hi S.,
I'm E. and here's what I use in those cases. It's called Renuziy Super Odor Neutralizer. It's a fine mist air freshener--- Citrus Splash; but not recommended for silk or leather.

Nature's Miracle, for Cats, sold at pet stores in a white bottle with red lettering. It seems to be the best at removing urine without staining the carpet or leaving a residue. Good Luck!

natures miracle works well. anything that is designed for pet stains should get the smell out. Try the pet store, they will have a lot of stuff.

Hi S.,

I have a cat who peed on my bath mat. So I put the bath mat in the washintg machine with some white vinigure. You would never know that the cat peed on the bath mat. I sugesst lightley spraying the carpet with a white vingure water solution and rub it in the carpet. Check the carpet once it is dry. Good luck!

M.

A vet friend of mine gave me a bottle of stuff called Anti-IckyPoo (it's been a while, but I think that's what it was called). It has something in it that breaks down the enzymes in urine to eliminate smell. It worked well for us. I'd try calling a local vet to see if they sell it. Promise I'm not trying to make a fool of you calling all over town asking for something sounding so ridiculous!

Urine gone is one of the best products that takes the smell away instantly. You can buy it just about anywhere--Target and even online. Good luck

vinegar will neutralize the odor, but you probablly still want to clean it first.

I have tried everything on the market. We have a great dog, but he just can't come inside without "marking" his territory. The best thing I've found is just spraying/blotting the stain with plain water and using my rainbow vacuum to suck it all up. A great alternative to the rainbow would be to use a shop vac or wet/dry vac, if your husband has one in the garage. I've also used a product I got at Target, Urine Gone, which works really well, but you have to clean the carpet afterwards as it leaves a residue that will attract dirt. I used Method all-purpose spray to clean the carpet after the Urine Gone. Good Luck!

I use Simple Solution.......you can buy it at Petsmart.......it works...
A.

HI there. I used to have my entertainment center kiddy corner (sp) and my cats would get back in the corner and pee. This was years ago... Still can't get the smell out. I have had professionals come in and spray their "special" spray, and it didn't work. I have shampood the area many times, pulled the carpet back and drenched the pad with Nature's Miracle, many times. I have used carpet powder, baking soda, and febreze was the worst. The urine and febreze do not go together at all. Nature's Miracle didn't work either... I have recently tried pure rubbing alchohol- it has worked the best. Although, someone posted the Amonia- which I haven't tried. So, as you can tell, I have had the same problem for a few years now. I only had a little rubbing alchohol at the time and I will go buy a few bottles and drench the pad in the corner with it- and I think it will be much better as I noticed a difference with just using some. Let me know if you try something and it works.
A.

Hi S.,

You can buy one of two products at the pet store, Simple Solution or Nature's Miracle. They both work!

I have used a product called "Kids & Pets," which is enzyme based and not supposed to be toxic, that works great. It is sold at the grocery store (Lucky's, for us). It works on urine, vomit, blood, etc. I have not been disappointed yet, and have tried it on all of the above. They also have a website, www.kidsnpetsbrand.com. It does not leave an odor or a stain. It is an essential in our house! Good luck!

Hi S.-
Cat urine is notoriously awful. The various"oxy" cleaners get most of it out. And, as long as you don't have any indoor cats who will re-mark the spot it will be good enough to keep it from being noticed by you. Good luck!

Hi S.. I used to have a cat that did that (male) and it was nasty! I used Nature's Miracle from Petsmart/Petco. It has a natural enzyme that eats up the urine. Here is a link to Petsmarts site with more information on the product. Good luck!

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=27509...

In Christ Alone,

R. W., CMT
www.RebeccaWithey.com

Hi S.,
From my experience there isn't much that works. I renovate homes and when there is animal urine, espceially cat, we have to remove the carpet and paint the floors with a special paint (or exterior paint if we just happen to have any)to keep stains and smell away. You might cut out that area and put in a new piece (f you have any scraps left)after painting the floor.

Otherwise I would check with any of the commercial or professionals that clean for a living, such as Clean-Rite or maybe find a commercial cleaning supply company and ask them.
Good Luck,
J.

There's this stuff called Nature's Miracle, that works really well. But with cat urine, I think it may have to be used almost right away. But it's still worth a try. Can be found at most pet stores, I would imagine. We always have it around, including their laundry detergent, because we have a dog, and a toddler. It works for both great!

The best thing I have used to remove odor and stains from any animal urine is white vinegar. It does not discolor the fabric of the carpet, but gets out the urine and the odor. I would simply pour a small amount of a solution of about half vinegar and half water on the area, use some sort of stiff scrub brush to work it in, then use old rags or paper towels to absorb most of the liquid. You might want to use a couple of applications if the stain is deep, or if it has dried on the area for some time. Once you have the majority of the liquid removed from the carpet, you could use a shop vac to suction the rest out, then let it finish drying.

B. R.

If its localized, cleaning with pure white vinegar on the spot will neutralize the odor. When dry, you may want to reclean the area with any carpet cleaner, like Resolve.

Hi S.,

The only product I've used is Natures Miracle for pet piddles. It comes in different sizes and is a little pricer than other products but this one works. It stops them from remarking as well. Good Luck

D.

Try using the product Nature's Miracle. You'll have to saturate it several times probably if the smells really bad. Then use something called Feliway (a feline pheremone spray) that then keeps the cats from respraying the same area. You can find both online at Foster & Smith or at pet stores. Good luck

go to the janitorial supply store they tell them what happened they have some stuff they can give you it live something but cant recall the name but it really works

Yes! There is an amazing product that is made of enzymes. I found it at PetSmart, Nature's Miracle, it comes in quart size containers - about $20 bucks, but worth it. All I had to do was spray this liquid on the area where the 'spray' was and poof! the smell was immediately neutralized. If you have a 'black' light, you will be able to determine where the cat actually sprayed. The people at PetSmart will be able to direct you to the product. It is amazing! What a relief it was~

If its only one spot, I would make a mixture of white vinegar and water, half and half, put it in a spray bottle and saturate the surrounding area. If the cat sprayed, it means urine went up down and all around. Vinegar is a wonderful cure for aromas. I leave a bowl of vinegar in the room where my cat box is (in a spot where she cant get to it or knock it over) and that keeps the room fresh, it absorbs odors. Anyway, spray the area and just let it dry, this usually works. You may be being ultra sensitive since you KNOW it happened and you are "looking" and "anticipating" the aroma each time you enter your living room.

There are many ways to get the smell of cat urine out of carpets. One way is to go to a local Longs Drug store,or any drug store and see if they sell a product called HEXOL.It should be in the area where the cleaning products are located. I also found it once in the pharmacy department of a local chain store. The product has been on the market since my grandmother who would be in her 90's used as a cleaning product.If you open the cap you will smell a disenfectant smell to it. Put a cap full in a spray bottle with about 8 ounces of water and spray the area. After it drys not only will the smell be gone but you won't smell the disenfectant either. This product also works with urnine smell that seems to inbed itself in our kids bedding. When you wash their clothes if you put a cap full in the washer when it is initally filling up with water along with you regular detergent it will totally elimadate the smell. It is a true neutrolizer.

Our cat ruined two rooms of carpet. We had a professional service come treat the carpet first which actually set the odor in the carpet. We then tried Scoe10x which seems to have removed most of the odor. I think it would have completely removed the odor if we tried it first.

I would call their customer service line and talk to someone about your particular situation before ordering. It's a little pricey, but might be worth it. Good luck!

Here's their website:

http://www.scoe10x.com/Scripts/default.asp

FOLEX is a great carpet cleaning product sold at Raley's Nob Hill. If it is cat spray/different than urine/ I don't know...Good luck. Try pet stores...they often have good stuff.

Hello,

I am a grandmother and have had lots of experience with cat urine. The first thing is to get it when it's wet before it dries into the carpet pad (most importantly) and of course the carpet. I have used lots of water to saturate the carpet and pad and towels to get the water out. I do this over and over until the urine is very diluted. This part is very important. There are many carpet cleaners out there but generally this does not leave a stain, only the PH smell. If you google this you will find recommendations of several cleaners, I would use baking soda to counteract the acid and call a carpet cleaner for advice too.

S. , go to the nearest pet supply store and get a bottle of "nature's miracle." This liquid is nothing short of amazing for getting rid of odors. When we bought our house there was the terrible smell of animal urine emminating from the carpets after we had them cleaned. Even after tearing the carpets out it remained. We used nature's Miracle on the wooden flooring under the carpet. It removed the odor and we were able to move into our house. We have been using it ever since for all kinds of odor removal. Good luck! -L.

I would contact the manufacture of the carpet, they would have the best advice.

Viniger works as well as this stuff called Natures Miricle, you can get at the pet stores, a bit expensive but it works.

Use undiluted vinegar. We had a house rabbit and it does miracles. Just dab it on with a clean towel and the stain lifts out. If you want you can "rinse" with a damp clean towel afterwards.

Good Luck.

I know that you should NOT use anything with ammonia in it as it will only make the smell worse. I have had pretty good luck in the past with vinegar/ It is a neutralizer and gets rid of many odors. If you have a carpet cleaner you can use vinegar and water and then rinse, let dry and repeat/ After all this you may want to go over it again with carpet cleaner or a little tide so you won't have a strong vinegar smell. Good luck.

Nature's Miracle is great for this and is available at pet stores like Pet Club and Petco. Good luck!

Try NATURE'S MIRACLE. Works well!!! Good luck, Barb

I have had the same problem as well for years and it wasn't until recently that I found the 1 true thing that works...but for warning sake, only if it's safe for the item it's being used on. But for a good example, after our 2 cats marked our leather couch, we ended up throwing it away because we couldn't get out the smell! I was devastated. We then bought a microsuede couch and made both cats "outdoor" cats. I felt bad but I couldn't afford another couch(among other things like new carpet). And of course, a cat got in without me knowing and marked that couch only having it for 1 month. So I did some serious research and found that soaking it in Hydrogen Peroxide is the only thing that actually breaks down the enzymes in the urine. NOW...BEFORE DOING THIS YOU MUST TEST AN AREA!!!!! It CAN discolor, but so far to date I have used it on that couch, our lifejackets, a duffle bag, carpet areas and a blanket and ALL have lost the smell and retain their original appearance. There has been NO discoloration nor ruining of the fabrics...but there is always that risk when using it so take LOTS of care and testing before doing it. Then again, it all depends on how worth it is for you if it were to discolor...discolored verses smell? Anyhoo, that's my food for thought. I've tried proffesionals cleaning it, febreez, carpet cleaning solutions, anything you can think of. This one takes the cake! Good luck...

Hi,
Sorry to hear about the cat spraying or peeing. Those smells are hard to get up. But I have used Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover and it does work. Also use Oxy Clean spray to clean off the wall around the spot. Hope that helps. Good luck.
A.

This is so weird, I am experiencing the same problem! Here is what my husband heard. He forgets the particulars but when I get them I will let you know. The remedy is a poultice of sorts of Hydogen peroxide. Seems you soak the spot with this, blot with paper towels, cover with saran wrap or some other light plastic and then wet towels. Supposedly it draws up the order and stain from the liner and carpet. Let me know if it works and I will also get back to you. Sorry for the lack of info but this is the bes I can do for now.

Natures Mircle!!! I have used it many times for many things. It works if your child bedwetts and you need clean the mattress. I have used on my mattress when a cat sprayed it. In fact my mattress was in storage when it got sprayed and sat for several months and Natures Mircle worked. I have used it for dog stains on carpet and walls. Also a few months a friend of mine special needs daughter fell asleep on my new couch. While sleeping she wet my whole couch cushin. Natures Miricle took care of it and my couch still looks brand new!

Hi S.,
Use anti-icky poo. They sell it at most pet stores and I think Target, or you could order it on line. Whatever you use, don't use pinesol.

I have used oxy clean in the past on stubborn pet stains. I use the powder and make a mix following the instructions on the back of the tub. Then you let it sit and soak up the urine. Good luck!

Have you tried the enzyme based cleaners you can get at pet stores? We had a kitten who never became house broken, plus a new puppy, so we've used these products A LOT! There's two I know of under the names "Simple Solution" and "Nature's Miracle." My understanding is the enzyme actually 'eats' the biological waste (pee/poop, throw-up, etc.) I think it works pretty well. I use these before I tried anything else.

Hi S.,

Go to the pet store and buy Nature's Miracle. It is a urine remover/neutralizer product. It has enzymes in it that neutralize the smell rather than mask it with perfumes. It really works. The trick to finding exactly where to put the stuff is to shine a black light on your carpet. The only thing that works second to that is crawling around with your nose to the carpet. the blacklight even showed where my cat had sprayed on a wall, so I could clean the wall. Cat urine has phosphorous in it which glows in a black light.

Cats, even big cats likes tigers and lions will back up to an object, raise their tails and spray. Most cats will stop doing this if they are neutered. My cat did fake sprays, backing up, wiggling his tail but nothing was spraying out. It is their way of marking territory. Like a dog lifting his leg on every twig and blade of grass. The spray has a stronger smell than urine. Almost lie a concentrated version.

Some cats will start spraying if you suddenly bring home a new cat. Letting the newbie know, "This is MY house."

Nature's Miracle also works with pet stains on carpets, from feces or urine. It seems to work better in my opinion than Pet stain removal products like Resolve, or Woolite.

Good luck.

The best way is to hire a carpet cleaner who uses an enzyme that will clear up the smell immediately. The enzyme also penetrates the back of the carpet as well as the pad underneath. Most carpet cleaners that I have dealt with will charge a nominal amount to treat a small area.
I have also tried "Anti-Icky Poo" which was recommended to me by a friend. The number to call to order is ###-###-####. You might me able to find an 800 number on the internet. The man who manufactures the product is located in San Diego but he does distribute around the U.S. You may find it under Mister Max, as well.
I have also tried Nature's Miracle, which can be found at PetsMart, as well as other stores, I'm sure.
Both of these products work, but the carpet cleaning method is faster.
Good luck!

I use:

BacOut Stain & Odor Eliminator (lime scented deep green spray bottle -- natural food section or store should carry it) or

Natrics pet stain and odor remover (currently at Raleys but may also be at natural food store).

I used to use vinegar, it can work too but some people are sensitive to the oder of vinegar.

When people talk about cats spraying, it is peeing. However, instead of squating and peeing in a puddle, they stand and spray it out (kind of like you would with a spray bottle set on mist) to cover more area. It is a territorial behavior.

There is something called "Natures Miracle". You should be able to find it at any pet store - its a white plastic bottle w/ red writing (liquid). It will get rid of the enzymes in the cat urine - it may smell at first - but when it drys the smell should be gone completely.

"kids and pets" its a product you can find at sams club or wallmart. with three kids you might want the sams club size ;)
leaves a fresh smell and cleans up really well.
-D

Go to the pet store. They sell products specifically for this (to deal with the smell for you and also that other cats don't smell it and spray there as well). It will be some kind so carpet cleaner spray. You'll probably have to put it on, scrub, vacuum and repeat.

In the mean time, cleaning with a little warm sudsy water won't make it worse and might make it more livable for you. (something like dawn that won't hur the carpet).

Pay a professional and be very thorough in your research to ensure that they know exactly how to work with cat urine! Otherwise, you will live with this forever, or until you rip of the carpet and replace it...again.

Hi S.
I could understand. cats have a very strong smelling urine and is hard to deal with.
I'd pull the carpet back and bleach the floor under neath it... being careful (full strength)
Then mix bleach and water in a spray bottle lightly spray on carpet padding (both sides) and back of carpet... let dry.....DON'T GET REALLY WET..... venting room very important..... Make sure the trim on floor and carpet tacking is also treated.. I might replace carpet Tacking and/ or pad depending on how much urine is there, also make sure the wall wasn't marked.
Baking soda on floor, pad and carpet.. Vacuum. Hope this helps. Did know female cats spray even after being fixed?
have a great day....
EXtra....
Baking soda clean your battery,,,, it's wonderful in your sinks, toilets, bath tub and shower....
safe for children and pet friendly
Good luck

I grew up with cats. We used to pour baking soda on the spot and let it sit a few minutes(soaks up the urine and helps get rid of the odor) and then vacuum it up. Give it a try. It won't damage the carpet.

I have had good success using white vinegar to get out cat urine smells.

Hope that helps!
E.

There is a product called Nature's Miracle Stain & Odor Remover at Petco for cleaning animal "accidents" from your carpet. I've used it and it works. If you can't go to the actual store, try on line. Good luck!

Nature's Miracle. You get it at the pet stores. It is a cleaner specifically for animal urine. It worked great for us! Good luck!

Wal-mart carries a product called Urine gone. It was originally sold on TV to it is in their "as seen on TV" section. It is an enzyme that eats the urine and gets rid of it completely. I used it after my dog had her puppies and they were pooping and peeing all over in the last few weeks before they got new homes. It even works for human accidents in beds. It is only about $10.

S., use this product called "Nature's miracle". It is a solution of live enzymes. Make sure you give the bottle a shake first, and saturate the area. It will take a few days to work, if it is a large area to get wet. If when it is dry it still smells, reapply. It really does work. I have two cats and two dogs, and it is the only thing that has worked for urine, feces, or vomit. You can get it at pet food stores. I know Pet Food Express carries it.

You could try Febreeze odor neutralizer. I have no idea how it works, but it does. But I would really rent a steam cleaner at the store and clean the carpet. If you don't get the odor out completely a cat will just return to that spot and mark it over and over. Good luck!

I have used a product called Nature's Miracle. You just have to make sure that the product soaks all the way down to the pad. It will not remove the smell right away, but as the product dries, the smell will evaporate with it. It seems strange to just pour the product on and leave it, but it works! You can get it in the cleaning section of Target or at PetsMart. It runs about $4-$5 per bottle.

I would clean it real good and then use Urine Gone, the Dollar Tree carries an off brand in the pet supplies that seem to work good and is a lot cheaper. If you can't find any of that use some carpet spot cleaner and then a carpet or fabric refresher for pet odors. Good luck.

Hydrogen peroxide and part water always works with any clean up involving urine or feces. It will not damage your carpet, I have a dark brown carpet, and it has never bleached it or caused damage. It does take the oder out though! Another thing that works to get the smell out is to fill a spray bottle with water, and a tablespoon of vanilla. This will take the smell right out.
And to ward the cat from urinating again in the same spot, use lemon water. Like I mentioned, I have dark brown carpet, and I have used this technique as well, and the lemon water never damaged the carpet. For whatever reason, cats do not like the smell of it and will not pee or poo wherever the lemon water is sprayed. I have had cats since I was little, so throughout the years I have learned a few helpful tricks.

Good Luck!

M. *~

My MIL uses water and vinegar, mixed 50/50. She has 5 indoor cats that spray a lot and it actually helps tremendously and is safe for pretty much any carpet/fabric.

I use "natures miracle" religiously! It is an enzyme cleaner designed for pet messes. I have 4 cats and a dog and it has come in handy for all sorts of stuff. It totally gets rid of the smell as well as the stain. It is safe to use on all surfaces...I use it to clean our microfiber couch when my toddler gets food on it. I have even gotten blood stains out of a really light carpet with it. It also has a light pleasant citrusy smell. You can find it at most pet stores - petco and petsmart for sure. It is in a white bottle with red writting and comes in a variety of sizes.

Good luck

D.

I had a cat that did that for a very long time. I bought some stuff at the pet store, called Simple Solution, the other product was Natures Miracle. Both of these products work well, however it was not a forever fix. They also sell something called Urine Gone. I haven't used it, but I have had friends who did. Good Luck, I hope you find something that works.

Vinegar will get rid of it. There are pet odor removers but I find that the vinegar works even better.

There's some stuff you can buy at your local pet store called "Nature's Remedy" - if I remember correctly, it's in a white spray bottle with red writing on it. It works great!

I had experience in an apartment we rented once. Fortunately the urine was in a corner where I could pull up and wash the carpet, and then lay the corner back down and puch it back into the tack board. But I believe that is what it takes, because extractor carpet shampooers just can't really get enough water through the carpet to get all the cat urine out. Previous experience - even pro's could not get the odor out. I just took a basin of water and a little ammonia, because it doesn't leave a residue in the carpet to attract dirt, and pulled up the carpet and padding and laid towels (rags) underneath to catch the water, and with a brush poured some of the ammonia water through the soiled place and brushed it real good too, dipping the brush in the basin of ammonia water 'till I felt sure all the cat pee had to be washed out of the carpet and padding. You need a good supply of cleanig towels to catch the water that comes through the carpet, and then they can be washed in the washing machine. This worked for me.

Hello~ Oh my, I will personally come get the smell out for you if you will teach me how to sell on Ebay!!!
I am a seasoned buyer with Paypal account : )
P.S. I can remove any stain/smell from carpet, clothing etc....(gotta be good at something, right?! lol)true story.

Hi and Good morning, Is it just in one spot? Where is Forest Hill? I have something that I have used for dog urine and I find it works well with the smell. Also, ecofriendly so you can use it around your wonderful girls.

Please don't use Fabreeze on anything as it is considered one of the most toxic products in the home. Remember we sleep in the products we use and breathe them even if it is just on the carpet.

It is raining here "cats and dogs" - hope no leaks in the house.

S.,
You wild ferral cat has definately sprayed (marked his territory as his) The best thing you can use is a pet spray preferably orange scented for the carpet and the furniture. Unfortunatly the smell may never completely go away.
You can either rent or purchase an ionic breeze fan to get most of the smell out of your home. It sucks out the pollen, dust and other airborne debris from your atmosphere.
Hope this helps.
Good Luck
T.

There is stuff that you can get at the pet store that works pretty well - Nature's Remedy. I have also used a foaming spray that I believe I bought at Safeway that is made for pets. You spray it and leave it. I have also used vinegar. You pour it on so it soaks in and then blot. Good luck!

I have 4 kids and 3 cats.

S., please get the carpet out. Cat urine, once it is in the carpet it smells forever. The children may come down with allergies. My mother-in-law had a carpet,brand new, But the cat urinate on the rug. She kept the rug for ten years. Well ,needless to no one came over and if we did we stay out of the living room and the stay was brief. Of course we were sick.

Hi! Try "Kids and Pets". Its a tall bottle they sell it at Target and Safeway. I have a 1 year old puppy, and it takes the smell out of almost anything. It also is great on stains!!! My sweet little 2 yr old took a ball point pen to our couch, and "Kids and Pets" took the stain right out! It really works wonders for all sorts of things!!

I used to have cats, and the only thing I used that ever worked for me was a recipe I got online. It even got the smell out of the boards under the carpet. And very cheap!! You might want to spot-test first, but I've had no problems with bleached spots. It's just a mixture of baking soda and peroxide- add a little lemon juice for old smells and stains, the acid breaks it up. I've used this on all the messes the kids and pets make and its fantastic. It's gotten out stains and smells even Natures Miracle couldn't do. Also great on blood. Good luck to you :)

Yeah Girl.................Get a new Carpet.......GROSS!!!

This works for urine and "Spray" from male cats.....
White Vinegar in a spray bottle.
Spray it on, and wipe, damp it with an old towel.
Let it dry and then repeat with watered down vinegar until its all gone.

You can rinse the vinegar smell out with water and towel treatment.
This routine will prevent the cat or others from choosing that spot again.
Be sure to saturate carpet lining and pad as far down as the urine went.
Check the wall for "spray"- from the males.

you can see if you got it all with a black light ( the urine looks yellow under the light) .
Better than smelling through the vinegar.
The vinegar smell will fade shortly.
Good luck.

H.

To remove the smell of urine you need to use a product with an enzyme in it such as Shout Stain Remover. Mix with a little water, pour directly on the spot, and rub it in with a scrub brush. Blot the area dry with a towel. When the carpet is completely dry vacume. Ususally only one application will do the trick. This also works well for puppies during the house breaking stage.

A little about me:

Married. Working mother of two teenagers. We have four cats and two dogs.

When I moved into, where I am living now, the place was dirty!! The previous owners had three cats, a dog and two babies! It took me two weeks to clean the place! However, I had gotten most of the smell out, but not all. I had used a pre shampoo spray for carpets and then shampooed the carpet. Both the shampoo and pre spray was for animal odor and I still had smell! A friend told me to go to a janitorial supply store. I found an Bio-Enzymatic Urine Digester with odor neutralizer. It smells like green apples. I used it full strength and it worked! My place smelled like green apples for a week, but that's better then pee! Not all janitorial supply stores stock it, so call around before you go.

They sell things like "urine be gone" in the stores to get out the scent. Not sure how well it works though.

We use Nature's Miracle. They have a special brand just for cats, but we've used the generic brand for all kinds of stains from dogs to cats to kids... You can buy it at any Petco or Petsmart. It is amazing! It uses enzymes to completely remove any trace of the smell, since cats will tend to go back to the same place again and again. Good luck!

Hi S.!

409 carpet cleaning spray gets the smell and stain out! I hope that helps! If the kitty did in fact spray, it's a male marking its territory.

Hi my name is P., and I was told by several cat lovers, that if banking soda don't it, than it has to be replaced. It's very hard for cat smell to get out of carpets. Sorry my friend

I use vinegar for all sorts of unpleasant smells. Mix a little vinegar with water and with a clean cloth rub it in and around the spot. Blot dry. Your living room will smell like a salad for a while but that smell will quickly dissipate. I use vinegar in my wash too. It's great for diapers and baby clothes and sheets! Great for ALL laundry. Also use it to help my drains keep running smoothly. Vinegar is great, it can be easily found, serves MANY uses, and it's cheap!

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I would definitely use Nature's Miracle spray. When we first got our cat, my daughter had locked the him in her room. The poor thing couldn't get out to use the litter box and had an accident in her room. I sprayed that stuff in there and the smell was gone. No one could tell anything ever happened in there. It's definitely worth picking up a bottle.

Hi S.,
There is a product called Nature's Miracle that is specific for removing odor and stains. It is really wonderful! I have purchased it at hardware stores and at places like PetCo/PetSmart.
I am sure it will work for you.
Cheers,
M.

There is a product you can buy at pet club called Naturee's Miracle - Just For Cats. It is the only thing that works. If is really bad, I would get the big bottle.

Hi,

We had a similar problem a few years ago. My cat started to spray in the house after I had my daughter. One thing with cat urine is that the longer you wait, the harder it will be to get out. Enzyme cleaners work well and so does vinegar and water. However, it may be worth it to call in the professional. If it got into the pad, putting a cleaner on the carpet may not get rid of the smell. You may need to replace that section of pad. Since the carpet is new, you may it is probably worth the money not to have deal with the smell. Sorry that happened to you!

try cleaning the area with white vinegar and water solution

Try Natures Miracle. I really believe its the best thing out there.

dry up the peepee as much as you can. get some stuff called natures miracle, can be foud at pet stores or feed stores.
The bottle is white with red lettering.
Soak that into the carpet real good follow directions on bottle also white vinigar dilluted, but test for colorfast before you do the procedure

At a pet goods store, look for "Nature's Miracle" I usually get the regular product, but I think they make one specific for cat urine.

It sounds like the cat, usually male, sprayed since there is a distinct difference between urine and spray, the latter being much stronger. Although the odor lingers it will eventually go away but depending on the carpet color a stain may remain. Since your carpet is new I wouldn't take chances, get an estimate from a carpet cleaner and weigh how that compares to living with that smell or testing a lot of products. Ask if they can spot the carpet or if they would want to do the whole thing, etc. Even experts or special products aren't always able to completely eradicate urine smells but professionals are your best bet. If you have a scrap of carpet left, test any product, even white vinegar, on that piece before using it on the rug. And White vinegar is the preferred type for this kind of treatment. Good luck. G. V

The best thing to get cat pee out of carpet or any kind of fabric is a product called Nature's Miracle. It is sold at all large pet stores like Petsmart and Petco. Good luck!

There is a product called Nature's Miracle and you can get it at a pet supply store. It is an enzyme and will get rid of the odor and stain. You can saturate your carpet and carpet pad with it and then let it dry. I've used it for years and it has never damaged any thing. It even works on many food stains. Good luck.

Hi S., to neutralize the smell of cat or dog urine odors, sprinkle some baking powder[like Arm&Hammer} on the area urinated on, and then vacuum up a couple of hours later. Another idea is to spray a mixture of 1/2 water 1/2 hydrogen peroxide on the area. Hope one of these works for you.. Good luck, CJ

PetSmart sells a great product called Simple Solutions. It works like a charm. I've been using it for years. (I have two cats.) Also, you may think about humanely trapping the cat and taking it to your local no-kill shelter if you want to stop it from sneaking into your house. Cat spray is the worst!

We have used Nature's Miracle on a number of stinky stains, including cat urine, and have been very pleased with the results. It is a safe product to use around animals and children, and has a nice scent. We bought it a Petco, but I think you can find it in a number of retailers. Good luck.

Hi S.,
We have two cats who have recently been giving us some trouble with urinating on things. Yuck! One thing that has really worked is scrubbing the spot with 1:1 hydrogen peroxide and water. I make sure to rinse the spot really well with water afterwards if it's a place my baby girl (7 months) might crawl or scoot onto. It definitely neutralizes the smell.

Good luck,
D. :)

I'd try Folex to make sure the urine stain is well treated and then use some Febreze afterward to help with the smell. We bought our Folex at Lowe's, but I think it's sold at pet stores, too. The Febreze you can probably get anywhere. You could also (or instead of) rent a small (or large) steam cleaner for a quick spot treatment if you'd prefer. I think supermarkets still rent them out. Oh! You could also try tea tree oil, instead of Febreze, for the odor and a little extra cleaning -it also has some antiseptic properties, I think (spot check it on the carpet first, though). We've had a few pet accidents over the years (pee, diarrhea, vomit --all so lovely) and that's what worked for us. Good luck!

Large pet stores like Petsmart and Petco have an entire aisle of cat urine odor remover, but some of them DO NOT WORK. I've tried most of them myself when we've had a problem cat - Natures Miracle works very well, and another called Kids and Pets does the trick too. Now remember, right after you spray the spot with the cleaner, the odor will be worse before it gets better as, when the urine on the carpet becomes wet again it tends to make the smell much more noticeable. Once the spot is clean and dry, the odor will dissapate.

Hello S.,

I'm in the flooring business. Try the product "Urine-Off" (for cats). It comes in a spray bottle and can be purchased through Veterinary Hospitals for $14.00. Here is a Folsom Vet. address and phone number.

Folsom Veterinary Hospital
803 Reading Street
Folsom CA 95630
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Good Luck,
C.

There is a chemical you can buy at Petco or Petsmart that is specificly for cat urine stains. Spray the area and let it sit for a few minutes then rinse or dab with a wet cloth. It works really well on carpets and furniture. It also repells your feline from doing it again. If your cat is spraying you may need to get him fixed. Only male cats spray. After he has been fixed he will stop. ( I also had this problem with two of my cats who were strays. I currently have 5 all together!) Good Luck

Hi S., Another great product is Anti Icky Poo, it is used by death scene cleaners to get the death smell out of concrete and fabrics and walls. I have 2 cats and work for a local vet and keep a gallon on hand. We use a cup in our steam cleaner when we clean the carpets. Good Luck with Kitty and Kids. L.

At pet stores, you can find enzyme-based cleaners that work quite well for the smell - Anti-Icky-Poo (great name. . .) is one. Pour it on and leave it to do its thing. Good luck!

There is a product from the humane society called "Anti Ichypoo" It works wonderfully but is a bit spendy. There is also a product I found at a dollar store called "Urine B gone". It smells similar to household cleaning products though.

I have been told that Vodka will take the smell out, I have been searching for something to remove the kitty pee smell and my friends (who deal with feral cats as well) told me that Vokda will take the smell out of anything, just spray is on or poor in onto the carpet and blot it dry with a towel.. Brand doesn't matter either, you just want the high alochol content.. its also not a horrible chemical that will hurt children or animals with toxic fumes!! Good Luck!

There is a great product called "Nature's Miracle" that you can buy at Pet Pals, and New Leaf I think. It's an enzymatic cleaner that actually dissolves organic stains (urine, poop, blood, etc.) so there is nothing left. I've used it a lot and always been pleased with the results. Just follow the intstructions on the bottle.

We have had great luck with a product called Nature's Miracle...it is a spray that you can get at most pet stores. It has worked wonders when our male cat has sprayed on occasion. Hope it works for you!

LOL....I was going to respond the other day with Nature's Miracle as well, I used to have a roommate with a cat and dog and they pee'd on everything I owned...Nature's Miracle always did the trick, and EVERY pet store sells it.

Good luck.

-A.

Vinegar works!!!!!. If I were you, and depending on the size of the area that smells, I would get a rag soaked with regular distilled vinegar and water (say about 2:3 mix) and soak the area with it. Repeat if necessary. If you have a carpet cleaner, I'm not sure how that would work, but you could add vinegar to your soap solution and clean it that way. I've used vinegar in the laundry (one example: cat couldn't make it to the litter box in time and used the bath mat instead) with great success! Good luck! Btb - spraying is their way of marking an area with urine, as opposed to peeing because they think that's where they can go. Our boy cat sprayed when he saw other cats in our backyard and couldn't get outside to defend his space. He has since stopped, and vinegar cleaned up all the smelly spots.

I know a a guy who has an Organic Carpet cleaning Service.I'm sure if you call him he will give you some help over the phone. His name is David Skuse ###-###-####. Tell him that D. Hoffman referred you. Good luck. D.